St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-09-07
TheAlgonquin Club Appoints
a Committee on Presi-
Dental Reception.
Many Minnesotians to Attend
the Odd Fellows Grand
Lodge at Denver.
The Booth-Barrett Engage
ment--Important Tip to
the Gamblers.
ST. PAUL DAY.
The Sanity City Did Not Send
Large Delegations.

once more sunshine deigned to smile
upon the Exposition, but despite the
fact of magnificent show, pleasant
weather and cordial welcome, for
some reason best known to themselves
st. Paulites did not seem to pay much
attention TO the fact that yesterday had
been specially set apart in honor of
their city. At all events they were con-
spicuouS more for their absence
than by their presence. Among those
who did avail themselves, however, of
the invitation, could be seen the mayor,
Robert A. Smith, a goodly number of
John L. Ayerill, Col. Allen, eX-GOv.
Ramsey, and Judge T. A. Baker. These
gentlemen, one and all, expressed them
selves highly pleased with everything
they saw, being particularly struck with
the art gallery, and United States gov
eminent exhibit. When the mayor and
council arrived they were greeted i'll an
Informal manner by the management in
their office, and general introductiOnS
were had all around, but beyond that
there was nC thing done in the way of
speechmaking. The Cadet band again
pleased an highly appreciative audience
by concert of many beautiful pieces,
especially giving some of those popular
medleyS, in which they appear at their
very best.
The United States government ex-
hibit Is getting to be better appreciated
every day. Yesterday afternoon it was
crowded to excess, and it is the better
class of people that are attracted to it,
for its aim is to instruct and elevate. 1t
was gathered together with those special
features being the chief object. and as
just and full description of it would
occupy columns, notices will be given
of its different wonders day by day. 1t
is situated OH the second floor and is just
to the right of the stairs going up. Its
curiosities are placed in glass cases con-
venientlY placed and labeled: the walls
are embelliShed by large and handsome
Photographic views of the White house,
the Smithsonian institute, the war and
navy department building, evidently a
magnificent pile, and interior views of
the United States national museum.
On entering the room the first thing
that attracts attention is veritable
curiosity in the shape of a skeleton of
"Old Tom," an ostrich imported from
Africa by the American Ostrich COM
pany, of Mount Fairview, San Diego,
Cal. 1t died from consumption con-
tracted on its long voyage shortly after
its arrival, and then it became the prop
erty of the government. Close by this
is large glass case containing ostrich
feathers and eggs, and one or two young
ones stuffed. The ostrich industry is
we'll represented and taught in the
fashion of object lessons, for great
many cases are confined to this
branch of business. Fibres and
their preparation. Cordage fibres and
rope. COcOOnS raw and reeled silk. Silk
fabrics made in Japan, silk fabrics made
in Portugal from the National Silk and
Spinning company, Lisbon. Raw and
reeled silk and silk thread. Carpets
and that industry" These are the
various headings of so many cases
greSS of these raw silk materials and
various other textiles, till in their COM
pleted form they are ready for use as
mankind needs them, whether in the
form of silks for clothing, rope for ships
o. carpets completed, to be used in fur
nishing.
THE GYMNASTIC EXHIBITION.
At the splendid gymnastic exercises
given last night in Music hall, there
was not a vacant seat, and the third
floor presented gay appearance. The
Cadet band gave its usual pleasant con-
cert. and the contests came off on the
platform directly across f1Om the band
stand. a temporary platform had been
the third floor, thereby ensuring a splen-
did view from all parts of the hall.
The contests and exhibitions began
at s o'clock punctually, under the direc-
ton of Prof. DupleSsiS, the well known
athlete. The following gentlemen were
chosen to act as judges: Max Adler and
DIR. Burdett, of st. Paul, and the referee
chosen was Charles r. SHIRLEY. The
first event on the programme was an eX-
hibitton on the flying rings. Some of
this work was splendid, especially as
the performers were all amateurs, and
ELECTED great applause. The first
prize was awarded to s. Kelliher, and
the second went to Frank Gibson. The
prizes were gold and silver medal and
were presented to the victOrS by Capt.
Gilmore, i'll presence of Manager Pal
mer, Will Steele and the judges and
the judges and referee. The gallant
captain made neat speech on handing
over the trophies, and amidst the APP
plauSe of the crowd the winning con-
testants modestly retired.
Next came an exhibition that was
very enjoyable, given by Prof. Du-
plessis's class in club swinging. This
was followed by the trapeze per-
Torrance, which was also in the
shape of an exhibition, in which
Frank Gibson and q. Jarnac, both of
Minneapolis, gave very pretty and
daring act on the double trapeZe. The
contest on the horizontal bar was very
exciting, inasmuch as it partook of
rivalry between the Twin Cities. Two
locals and three athletes from the
Sainted City struggled for fame and first
place i'll this contest, and after
a long and trying exhibition
the first prize was awarded
Oscar NeShiem, of Minneapolis, and the
second went to l.. Davis, of st. Paul.
The next event was Gr8co-Roman
wrestling bout between Frank Gibson
and S. Kelleher, and they wrestled long
and stoutly, but so evenly was their
strength matched that neither could
throw the other, so it was decided a
draw. In the tumbling act Mr.. Touhey
carried the banner of first prize and
Lever came in second best.
The whole thing was highly enjoya-
BILE affair, and reflects credit on Prof.
DuplessiS, who was mainly instrumental
i'll getting it up.
Tom Gallagher and W. Neshiem gave
lively three-rOund setto with soft
gloves, which elected considerable ap-
plauSe.
IT CATCHES THEM ALL.
One of the most attractive displays in
the whole building is that of Miller
DlOS O II lClCllOls bilC NSlA hllOWu
ware dealers. 1t is on the second floor,
and never fails to delight the entire
crowd that comes within sight of it.
The principal feature is a complete re-
production of our own suspenion bridge,
perfectly constructed in every little
detail, from the various ! articles,
screws, nails, pocket rules, wire, etc.
always sold in hardware store. To
make it more complete and fascinating
street cars of the three different lines,
by automatic assistance, are passing
and repassing, while heavily loaded
wagons are transferring freight, mostly
hnr AI;lIor. i,